Škoda gets cheaper batteries and proper towing power – but will prices drop from £36k?

March 25, 2026

Škoda has updated its Enyaq and Elroq EVs with lower-cost LFP batteries in entry models and towing capacity of up to 2,200 kg in higher-spec variants – widening their appeal for fleet use cases beyond company cars.

The current Enyaq has typically started from around £36,000 - £38,000 in the UK, depending on trim, so the switch to LFP batteries in the new ‘60’ models raises a key question for fleets: will this bring a meaningful reduction in upfront cost?

The new ‘60’ variants use LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries with 58 kWh usable capacity and 140 kW output. For fleets, that usually means lower purchase cost and longer battery life, although official WLTP range figures are still to be confirmed. Charging peaks at 105 kW, with a 10-80% top-up in around 26 minutes.

More significant for operational fleets is the change to towing. Models with the larger 77 kWh (net) battery now reach:

1.8 tonnes in the Elroq range
2.0 tonnes in Enyaq 85 models
2.2 tonnes in the Enyaq RS

That puts Škoda’s EVs closer to diesel equivalents for towing tasks – an area where electric vehicles have traditionally limited adoption in sectors such as utilities, engineering and field services.

Performance has also improved across higher-spec models, with outputs up to 250 kW and 0-100 km/h times as low as 5.4 seconds, while maintaining charging speeds of up to 165 kW.

Alongside hardware updates, Škoda has integrated its Powerpass charging service into the vehicle’s navigation system, allowing drivers to view charger pricing, access Plug&Charge, and track energy use via the MyŠkoda app. A new Vehicle-to-Load function and added storage, including a 21-litre front boot, support day-to-day usability.

The updated models arrive this summer, with pricing still to be confirmed.